Super Eagles Drop Eight Places In Latest FIFA World Ranking
The latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday has Nigeria recording the most significant drop following unimpressive performances in the last international window. In the November rankings, the three-time African champions plummeted from 36th to 44th globally, an 8-place drop. From its previous 1503 total points, the team’s points now stands at 1482.23. Among African teams, […]
Senate Passes Tax Reform Bills For Second Reading
The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading the Tax Reform Bills, a set of four legislative proposals, which among other things, seek to increase the Value-Added Tax (VAT) distributable to states to 55 percent while reducing the Federal Government’s share to 10 percent. The new legislative regimes also proposed zero VAT on exports and […]
President Tinubu Woos French Investors in State Visit
President Bola Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense during a high-profile meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the prestigious Palais des L’ÉlysĂ©e on Thursday. At a joint press conference, in France, President Tinubu highlighted the vast, yet largely […]
Davido Reveals New Album Date And Single Ft Chike And Odumodublvck
Davido has confirmed that his new album is set to drop in early 2025. In a recent interview with The Baller Alert, he also announced a new single titled “Funds,” featuring Nigerian R&B artist Chike and hip-hop star Odumodublvck. The single is described as a return to his Nigerian roots, with Davido aiming to create […]
Beyoncé Emerges The Greatest Pop Star Of The 21st Century
Billboard has named American singer, BeyoncĂ©, as the greatest pop star of the 21st century, in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to the music industry and beyond. She shares the top 10 list with icons like Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Drake, and Lady Gaga. BeyoncĂ© is the only artiste to have historic 99 Grammy nominations and […]
Van Nistelrooy Set To Be Appointed Leicester Boss
Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to be appointed as Leicester City’s new manager. The 48-year-old Dutchman would replace Steve Cooper, who was sacked after just 157 days in charge following Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat by Chelsea. Van Nistelrooy’s appointment comes two weeks after he left his role as interim head coach at Manchester United, […]
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Begins After Year of Conflict
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect in Lebanon after more than a year of fighting. It began at 04:00 AM local time today, putting an at-least temporary end to nearly 14 months of conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. The deal was announced on Tuesday evening by Israel, France […]
Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty to 16-Count Charge
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against him. Bello was docked before trial Justice Maryann Anenih of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama, alongside two other defendants, Umar Oricha and […]
Speed Darlington Arrested Again During Owerri Show
Nigerian musician Speed Darlington, also known as AKPI, has been arrested by the police in Owerri, Imo State, during a performance. His lawyer, human rights advocate Deji Adeyanju, confirmed the arrest via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The reason for the latest arrest remains unclear, but it comes barely […]
Davido Faces Threats Over Lagos Concert After Controversial US Interview”
Davido has claimed that there are threats to cancel his show in Lagos state billed for December 24th over his recent US interview. Recall that the singer has recently come under fire from some Nigerians after going on an interview to expose that the Nigerian economy is in shambles, while discouraging Nigerians in the diaspora […]